ARG 330 CF-NC Automat

Manufactured by PILOUS, the ARG 330 CF-NC automat is a fully automated CNC band saw designed for high-volume industrial production. Engineered for continuous operation in heavy manufacturing environments, this machine delivers outstanding cutting precision, productivity and reliability when processing large cross-sections and solid metal materials.

Equipped with an industrial blade measuring 34 × 1.1 mm, the machine provides higher cutting capacity and improved accuracy compared with smaller CNC models that use 27 mm blades. This makes it particularly suitable for demanding production plants where cutting efficiency and dimensional consistency are critical.

Overview

The ARG 330 CF-NC automat introduces a revolutionary concept in band saw arm construction. The arm casting is hollow along its entire load-bearing structure, forming a closed-profile design that significantly increases rigidity and stability during cutting operations.

This engineering solution minimizes vibration and ensures extremely precise cutting performance, even when processing large solid materials.

Material feeding is handled by an industrial servomotor combined with a precision ball screw drive, ensuring high-speed and highly accurate positioning of the workpiece. This system maintains excellent accuracy even during multiple feed cycles when cutting long materials.

The machine allows three selectable feed speeds:

• 27 mm/s
• 42 mm/s
• 50 mm/s

Each feed rate can be selected according to the weight and dimensions of the workpiece.

The maximum single feed length is 500 mm, enabling efficient processing of long bars through repeated feeding cycles.

Key points

• Fully automated CNC cutting system
• Industrial blade size 34 × 1.1 mm for large cross-sections
• Revolutionary hollow cast-iron arm design for maximum rigidity
• Servomotor-driven workpiece feeding with ball screw precision
• Three programmable feed speeds: 27 / 42 / 50 mm/s
• Maximum single feed length: 500 mm
• 7.5″ colour touchscreen CNC control panel
• Memory capacity for up to 60 cutting programmes
• Frequency-controlled blade speed: 15–90 m/min
• Automatic, semi-automatic and manual operating modes
• Hydraulic workpiece clamping and blade feed control
• Floating feed vice for accurate feeding of uneven materials
• Integrated cooling system with adjustable flow control
• Automatic blade break detection with safety shutdown

Technical advantages

High-capacity industrial blade

The ARG 330 CF-NC automat uses a 34 × 1.1 mm industrial band, significantly improving cutting performance when working with large solid sections.

This wider blade increases:

• cutting stability
• productivity
• accuracy in heavy materials

The blade is available in multiple variants for cutting materials such as structural steel, stainless steel and tool steel.

Advanced CNC control system

A central 7.5-inch colour touchscreen control panel provides intuitive operation of all machine functions.

The control system allows programming of up to 60 cutting programmes, making it ideal for repetitive production environments. Each programme can be labeled with notes such as part numbers or drawing references.

Operators can also program cutting sequences involving different lengths and quantities without requiring additional machine intervention.

Precision workpiece feeding

The workpiece feed system uses a servomotor and ball screw mechanism, ensuring precise positioning and smooth feeding movement.

This system guarantees:

• high feed accuracy
• stable operation when cutting long bars
• reliable repeatability in automated production

The floating feed vice design allows precise feeding even when working with irregular or rough materials.

Flexible operating modes

The machine supports three operating configurations:

• Fully automatic mode for serial production
• Semi-automatic mode for controlled operations
• Manual mode for individual cuts or setup tasks

Hydraulic control systems manage workpiece clamping and blade feed during the cutting cycle.

Frequency-controlled cutting speed

Blade speed can be continuously adjusted between 15 and 90 m/min using the integrated frequency converter.

This allows optimal cutting parameters for a wide variety of metals, improving both cutting precision and blade longevity.

Applications

The ARG 330 CF-NC automat is designed for high-demand metal cutting environments such as:

• heavy industrial manufacturing plants
• steel processing facilities
• structural steel fabrication
• automated production lines
• cutting large solid bars and heavy profiles
• stainless and tool steel machining

Its CNC automation capabilities make it ideal for large batch production and non-stop industrial operation.

Why choose the ARG 330 CF-NC automat

This machine combines CNC automation with a highly rigid mechanical structure, enabling precise and efficient cutting in demanding industrial environments.

With its powerful blade size, servo-controlled feeding system and programmable CNC interface, the ARG 330 CF-NC automat provides a high-productivity solution for companies requiring consistent and reliable metal cutting performance.

Within the ANATECO equipment portfolio, this model represents a premium automated cutting solution designed for modern manufacturing plants and large-scale production operations.

Accessories

Frequency converter – Standard equipment

Enables continuous blade speed regulation between 15–90 m/min. and thus setting the optimum cutting conditions for the given material.

Material chute – Standard equipment

Continuously joins the vice behind the cut and allows for easy slide of cut pieces into a container when cutting larger series. The chute construction consisting of 2 parts prevents leakage of the coolant.

Rinse spray gun – Standard equipment

For cleaning working space of the machine.

Hydraulic pressure device NC

Used to clamp bundles of material to be cut. It provides reliable clamping with hydraulically operated vertical pressure, working within the machine’s cycle. It is installed on the fixed vice and feeding vice.

Halogen lamp LA

Provides good lighting of the workplace of the machine. An invaluable tool especially when the lighting at the workplace is insufficient.

Oil mist lubrication MM

Creates an oil mist that is sprayed onto the cutting edge. It replaces the use of a classic coolant, especially when cutting sections during which leakages may occur. Possibility of using organic oils.

Laser alignment LS

High-quality industrial laser projects the cutting line on the material to be cut. Makes the setting of the required material length simpler, faster and more accurate.

Cleaning brush KDM

Steel cleaning brush, driven by driving wheel. Used to remove chips from the saw band behind the cut.

Electrical cleaning brush KDE

Steel circular brush powered by and industrial motor with worm gearbox. Used to remove chips from the saw band behind the cut.

Pressure regulation

Hydraulically controlled one-sided automatic regulation of saw band feed into cut according to the resistance of the material to be cut. Significantly reduces the cutting time and service life of the saw band.

Screw chips conveyor SD

Ensures smooth removal of chips from the machine. Reduces the time needed for the cleaning of the machine especially when cutting series of full materials producing large amount of chips.

Saw band tension indicator CD

Ensures accurate tensioning of the saw band to a required value according to the pressure gauge and its control during the use of the machine. Optimum tensioning of the saw band is essential for its service life and cutting accuracy.

Chip container SDB

For easy handling is chip container equipped with wheels and swivel chip bin.

Chip separator

The chip separator is a galvanized, finely perforated container for efficient collection of sawdust that has passed through a sieve in the base. This container is easily removable when filled and is easy to clean outside the machine.

Magnetic chip separator

For particularly fine chips that have passed through the sieves in the saw, a highly efficient magnetic separator is used. It saves time for cleaning and disassembling the cooling path and extends the service life of the cooling emulsion. This device is easily removable and easy to clean outside the machine by simply pulling the magnetic bars out of the housing.

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